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Wedding paella catering in Ringlestone, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Ringlestone.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Ringlestone
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ringlestone
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering in Ringlestone, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and farm and barn venues, serving a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
In Ringlestone, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Ringlestone and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ringlestone? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Ringlestone is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Ringlestone: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Whatman Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Ringlestone for guests?
Maidstone Barracks station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What affects the price in Ringlestone
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning wedding paella catering in Ringlestone? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Getting married in Ringlestone?
Ringlestone is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Ringlestone, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ringlestone. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Boxley Hills nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ringlestone suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Maidstone Barracks station, about 0.8 miles south. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in ME14 and ME16, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Hyde Road, Mill Lane and Edna Road. We also cook at weddings in Sandling (1 mile north), Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Foley Park (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Harbourland (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles south) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Harvester pub (within half a mile north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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More for events in Ringlestone
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff